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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    The Advanced Bioconductor Certification Course is an open online course dealing with the visualization of genome-scale data and the core concepts of reproducible research and analysis. The course aims at students who are trying to pursue a professional certificate in data analysis for genomics.

    The Advanced Bioconductor Training Course offered on the HarvardX platform in collaboration with edX and Harvard University is taught in a self-paced manner over a 4-week duration. The English medium course is delivered with the help of online course materials that are available on an unlimited basis for students who opt for the paid version of the self-paced course. In the free of cost, the candidates can also audit it for a limited period. 

    The Advanced Bioconductor Online Course is an advanced-level course that requires students to have completed specialized courses in Statistical Inference and Modelling for High-throughput Experiments and High-Dimensional Data Analysis. The course will be coordinated by Rafael Irizarry and Michael Love, Professors at Harvard University.

    The Highlights

    • Shareable certificate upon completion
    • Self-paced course 
    • 4 weeks duration
    • 2 to 4 hours weekly study
    • English medium
    • Online course materials
    • Graded assignments and exams
    • Knowledge of genomic visualization

    Programme Offerings

    • Shareable Certificate upon completion
    • Self-paced Course
    • 4 Weeks Duration
    • 2 to 4 Hours Weekly Study
    • English medium
    • Online Course Materials
    • Graded Assignments and Exams

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    USD 219yesHarvard University, Cambridge

    Advanced Bioconductor Course Fee Structure

    Course

    Amount

    Certificate fees

    $ 219


    What you will learn

    Knowledge of BiologyKnowledge of genetics

    After learning the Advanced Bioconductor Online Course, you will gain insights into the following topics:

    • Static and interactive visualization of genomic data
    • Reproducible analysis methods
    • Memory-sparing representations of genomic assays
    • Working with multiomic experiments in cancer
    • Targeted interrogation of cloud-scale genomic archives

    Admission Details

    Follow the steps to enroll in the Advanced Bioconductor Online Course:

    Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

    https://www.edx.org/learn/data-analysis/harvard-university-advanced-bioconductor

    Step 2: Click on the enroll option in the course description.

    Step 3: When the tap opens, enter your name, email id, and password and create a new account.

    Step 4: Once your account is created you can choose the course name and enroll.

    The Syllabus

    Instructors

    Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: How long is the Advanced Bioconductor Training Course?

    The online course is taught over a duration of 4 weeks.

    2: Is the certificate I receive shareable?

    Yes, students will get a certificate upon completion that is shareable.

    3: Can I join the course for free?

    Yes, you have the option to choose the free version of the course.

    4: How many hours should I spend weekly on the Advanced Bioconductor Course?

    You need to contribute approximately 2 to 4 hours per week to the course.

    5: Will I get jobs through placement after the Advanced Bioconductor Online Course?

    No, the enrolled students are not entitled to any placement support from the faculty.

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